Benefit–risk profile of tofacitinib in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis: pooled analysis across six clinical trials

B. E. Strober, A. B. Gottlieb, P. C.M. van de Kerkhof, L. Puig, H. Bachelez, E. Chouela, S. Imafuku, D. Thaçi, H. Tan, H. Valdez, P. Gupta, M. Kaur, V. Frajzyngier, R. Wolk*

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Abstract

Background: Although existing psoriasis treatments are effective and well tolerated in many patients, there is still a need for new effective targeted treatment options. Tofacitinib is an oral Janus kinase inhibitor that has been investigated in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis. Objectives: To consider the benefits and risks of tofacitinib in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Methods: Data were pooled from one phase II, four phase III and one long-term extension study comprising 5204 patient-years of tofacitinib treatment. Efficacy end points included patients achieving Physician's Global Assessments of ‘clear’ or ‘almost clear’, ≥ 75% and ≥ 90% reduction in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (coprimary end points) and improvements in Dermatology Life Quality Index score, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale depression score and Itch Severity Item score, at weeks 16 and 52. Safety data were summarized for 3 years of tofacitinib exposure. Results: Tofacitinib 5 and 10 mg twice daily (BID) showed superiority over placebo for all efficacy end points at week 16, with response maintained for 52 weeks of continued treatment. Tofacitinib improved patients’ quality of life and was well tolerated. Rates of safety events of interest (except herpes zoster) were similar to those in the published literature and healthcare databases for other systemic psoriasis therapies. Tofacitinib 10 mg BID demonstrated greater efficacy than 5 mg BID. Conclusions: Tofacitinib has a benefit–risk profile in moderate-to-severe psoriasis consistent with that of other systemic treatments.

Original languageEnglish
JournalBritish Journal of Dermatology
Volume180
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)67-75
Number of pages9
ISSN0007-0963
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.2019

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Infection and Inflammation Research (ZIEL)

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